There is some debate as to who hold the new record however, as British surfer Andrew Cotton, 34, was also surfing at the same time and conquered a similarly huge wave.

Carlos told Surfer Today after his incredible ride: 'It was luck. We never know when we will be catching the wave. I still hadn't surfed any wave and everyone had already had their rides.

'Maya almost died. For me, it was a big adrenaline moment to get back there after what happened.

'I’m good. Maya is good too. That’s the most important thing. It was a crazy day. I nearly lost my friend, Maya. It was terrible. I don’t think I’ve been so scared in my whole life. She has a broken ankle but she’s alive.'